长征 chángzhēng Long March
Long March (retreat of the Red Army 1934-1935); expedition; long journey
How to remember 长征: 长 long + 征 to summon = Long March.
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How it is used
- Historically 'the Long March' (Red Army, 1934-35); generally 'a long, arduous journey/expedition' - 二万五千里长征.
- Read cháng (长 = long) + 征 (expedition). Figuratively for any long, difficult undertaking (新长征 a new long march).
- Carries heavy historical/heroic connotation in Chinese; not a casual trip.